Customer reviews

“This cottage could not have been in a more beautiful place, even in winter. The cottage felt very comfortable and cosy.”

Mrs Barton, Basildon, December 2014

“Super location above the tearoom where the staff were very helpful and the cakes excellent. To have the workings of a mill inside your lounge is really something! Great view of the river life and easy access to pleasant walks. Smashing pub a mile away with great pub food. Many pretty villages in the region, and easy access to family days-out sites like Stanwick Lakes. Above all the provision of everything you could possibly expect in your kitchen at home makes things ideal. Altogether a very pleasant place a to spend a week.”

Mr Nothard, Alloa, August 2014

“We really enjoyed our stay, couldn't really find any fault. It must be the best cottage we have stayed at, the cottage is of a very good standard.”

Mr Conway, Shefford, June 2014

“A brilliant setting for a cottage and a very good owner who related to us very easily. The tearooms below were an added bonus and were run by a very friendly, personable group. Couldn't have asked for a better cottage.”

Mr Hegley, Plymouth, May 2014

“It was totally relaxing.”

Mr Rowland, Bexhill-on-Sea, April 2014

“Beautiful and interesting situation, enhanced by a week of fantastic weather. Ideally placed for sight-seeing without long journeys. The property was astonishingly spacious. It was good having the owner on site, and he was very friendly and helpful. No dislikes, it was one of the best holidays we have had.”

Cottage features

Off road parking

Smoke-free

Garden / Patio

Washing machine

Dishwasher

Rating

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Sleeps

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Pets

Yes

Woodford Mill Holiday Cottages

Situated on the edge of Ringstead village is this limestone and ironstone watermill, which has been painstakingly converted, retaining much of its original charm and character throughout, into a unique group of waterside cottages. Overlooking the River Nene, the cottages offer ideal accommodation for a couple or small family who wish to explore this wonderful area or simply relax and watch the barges go by from the balcony – a superb feature. Beneath these lovely cottages is the owner’s pretty tea room where you can enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake after a busy morning visiting the local attractions. At the other end of the watermill you can see the mill’s working wheel, which supplies the electricity to the cottages. Just across the road you can hire a boat, or simply take a leisurely walk along the riverbank, perhaps even partaking in a spot of fishing. Close to the Kinewell Lake Pocket Park and local nature reserve, and with a number of interesting places to visit, these wonderful cottages make a superb retreat.

The property

This excellent Ringstead cottage is set over the first and second floors and is reached by passing over a wooden bridge, which takes you across running water and the watermill wheel, whilst on the other side of the bridge there are several iron steps that lead up to an iron balcony. Inside this delightful Ringstead cottage there is a spacious open plan living area with an oak fitted kitchen, dining area and a sitting area, which has picture windows with wonderful views over the river. The sitting area at this Ringstead cottage also offers an insight into the watermill's former working life, as part of the original milling machinery can be viewed through a secure glass window. Stairs lead up to a double bedroom with a beamed vaulted ceiling and en-suite bathroom, making this Ringstead cottage a romantic getaway in a lovely area. Note: This property can be booked with ref 12955 and together they accommodate 6 people.

Accommodation

Over first and second floors. Second floor double bedroom with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. First floor open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Amenities

Electric central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car. Balcony with furniture. Shared use of gardens. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Note: This property is above the owner's tea room. Note: Fishing permits can be obtained from the tea room. Note: There is a sloping ceiling in the bedroom.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter

Off-season

Last minute

Christmas

About the location

RINGSTEAD

Thrapston 3 miles; Raunds 3 miles; Kettering 11 miles.

The small village of Ringstead is set in east Northamptonshire, in peaceful rolling countryside, just three miles from the town of Thrapston. Ringstead village offers good local amenities, which include two shops, a Post Office, a riverside tea room and two pubs, along with pretty ironstone cottages. Ringstead’s former sand and gravel pits have with the passing of time become Northamptonshire’s largest Pocket Park, with the Kinewell Lake Pocket Park and Local Nature Reserve offering wonderful lakes, which are set in 87 acres of land, and are rich with waterfowl, herons, kingfishers, and the occasional sighting of otters, along with picnic benches, a bird hide and permit only fishing. The River Nene passes alongside the village where you can enjoy watching the passing barges and riverboats, or you may wish to hire a boat at Willy Watt Marina. The attractive market town of Thrapston is just 3 miles away and offers a wider selection of shops. The rolling hills of the Northamptonshire countryside are ideal for cycling, walking, plus fishing is available in a number of lakes. Sports fans will love the proximity to Santa Pod Raceway, Rockingham Speedway, Silverstone motor racing circuit and Huntingdon Racecourse, whilst for a more sedate day out, why not spend some time visiting Rockingham Castle and Garden, Boughton House, Stanwick Lakes, Althorpe House, Sywell Aviation Museum and Hamerton Zoo Park which are all within easy driving distance.